Please join Kids Spanish Exchange in Savannah for a FREE open house event this Saturday June 3, 3-5PM @ Ms. Amy’s School of Music, 2305 Habersham St.

Kids Spanish Exchange offers Spanish immersion classes for children in Savannah & surrounding areas.

Thanks to your committed patronage, Kids Spanish Exchange has hired a new teacher to expand their schedule and reach.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a summer camp, make plans to attend this event.

There will be many activities that will give you an idea of what class will be like and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and talk to teachers.

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Spanish Immersion Summer Camps 2017 

Kids Spanish Exchange will have Spanish Immersion Summer Camps in Savannah, Richmond Hill and Whitemarsh Island. Keep the kids learning over the summer AND get a few hours to yourself.

Classes for ages 3-6 & 7-12.

REGISTER: Email kidsspanishexchange@gmail.com or call 719.502.7685

Visit Kids Spanish Exchange Facebook page HERE for FREE Spanish learning resources for kids.

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Spend the night in Georgia’s oldest brick fort and experience history firsthand.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 “Old Fort Jackson Family Campover,” the annual event for families to experience history firsthand in a 207-year-old National Landmark. Purchase tickets online here.

The campoover will be Friday, March 3 at 5PM through Saturday, March 4 at 9AM at Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd, Savannah, GA 31404.

During the event children will train as soldiers from the American Revolution and participate in a reenactment of the 1778 Battle of Savannah. Adults will have the opportunity to train as Civil War soldiers and learn the drill for the 12 lb. howitzer, our historic cannon, and fire the weapon.

Tent setup will begin at 5PM. Dinner will be served at 6:15PM followed by fun military activities. The night will end with smores, historic songs and games. The next morning campers will rise, pack up their gear, enjoy breakfast and participate in the event closing ceremonies.

Preregistration and prepayment are required and tickets are $55 for children ages 6 to 15 years of age. Tickets are $35 for adults 16 years of age and older, with an optional black powder demonstration add-on costing $50.

Event tickets can be purchased here. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 1 and space is limited.

Old Fort Jackson Family Campover 2017
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404

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Late Winter 2017 Kids’ Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah late winter children’s art classes will start at the end of January 2017 and run through March 2017..

Late Winter classes include:
CREATING PICTURE BOOKS (Ages 6+)
ART EXPLORATION FOR KIDS (Ages 4+)
EXPLORING TECHNIQUES (Ages 11+)
COMICS AND CARTOONING (Ages 4+);
SEW MUCH FUN (Ages 6+);
PORTFOLIO PREP (Ages 8+);
EXPRESS YOURSELF (Ages 6+);
BEGINNER CALLIGRAPHY &
PRINTMAKING (Ages 6+);

Learn more about the above classes offered here.

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CREATING PICTURE BOOKS class with Jose Ray includes printing a picture book.

Scribble Art Studio only offers this picture books class once a year and it’s unbelievably great, with the kids creating and printing their own picture book at the end.

The picture books class is Jan. 31-March 28, Tuesdays 4-5PM @ Scribble Art Studio. For ages 6 & older. Learn more here.

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Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, 31401

For more info on these Savannah youth art classes, call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. Contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Unleash your creativity every day with art-making projects for all ages @ drop-in studio @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center,

Drop-In Studio is offered daily 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Work at your own pace & comfort level through an array of art mediums. Each month offer activities related to specific exhibits at Telfair Museums. See the schedule below.

Perfect for all ages – even adults. Children 12 & younger now receive free admission to Jepson Center. Museum admission for adults is $20. (Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.)

A studio-assistant is on-hand to answer questions & assist guests. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Monthly drop-in studio themes

January 2017: Light-Up Sculptures
February 2017: Nick Cave Mixed Media Designs
March 2017: Portraiture
April 2017: Wundercamera: People in the Museum

Learn more here. 

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Admission

Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $18
Military (w/ military ID): $18
Student (ages 13-30 w/ ID): $15
Child (ages 12 & under): FREE

Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.

Jepson Hours
Sunday – 12-5pm
Monday – 12-5pm
Tuesday – 10am-5pm
Wednesday – 10am-5pm
Thursday – 10am-5pm
Friday – 10am-5pm
Saturday – 10am-5pm

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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2017 PULSE Art + Technology Festival in Savannah
January 11–15, 2017
Jepson Center
Whether you want to fulfill your childhood dream of speaking like a dinosaur, watch artificial intelligence and art come to life through apps, or gaze at unnerving portrait sculptures created from DNA and scientific data, there’s something for everyone at PULSE Art + Technology Festival in Savannah.

PULSE interactive performances include: 

How to Speak Dinosaur
Thurs. Jan. 12, 6:30PM, Jepson Center
a performance and talk by Courtney D. Brown.
Free for members; $15 for non members.

The Odyssey Redux
Fri. Jan. 13, 6PM, Jepson Center
A Live Media Art Adaptation of Homer’s famous epic poem by Alessandro Imperato & David Spencer.
Free for members; $15 for non members.

View the complete PULSE schedule here.
Daytime admission to PULSE is free and open to the public.

Purchase a PULSE Pass for exclusive access to all evening lectures and performances. Reserve your PULSE Pass here.

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

PULSE Youth Workshop
Create Your Own Brand and Logo
Fri. Jan. 13, 4–6pm
For Ages 12+, Instructor: Vanessa Jaber
FREE with registration.  REGISTER HERE. 

PULSE Free Family Day & Expo
Sat. Jan. 14, 1-4PM Jepson Center
Celebrate STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math) and family fun at the most popular event of the PULSE Art + Technology Festival. Explore demos of amazing technology, view works by local makers, play interactive games and enjoy a new “Student Maker Zone” and expo in the atrium. At 2PM, guests can also experience a special matinee performance of The Odyssey Redux. Admission is FREE.

PULSE Youth Workshop*: Make a Plantbot!
Sat. Jan. 14, 10AM–Noon
Ages 10+
Instructors: Jeff Schmuki and Wendy DesChene
FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE.

Big Screen Gaming!
Sun. Jan. 15, 2–4PM
Enjoy casual, competitive gaming of recent indie videogames on the big screen.
FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE.

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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Take a practice SAT or ACT on Jan. 16 2017 and get the results the very next day @ Sylvan Learning of Savannah. 

Mon. Jan. 16
Two sessions, 11AM & 2PM

Sylvan Learning of Savannah
340 Eisenhower Dr, Ste 100
Savannah, Georgia 31406

Learn more here.

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About Sylvan Learning Center of Savannah 

Sylvan Learning of Savannah helps prepare younger students for the critical SRI, MAP & GMAS standardized testing. For older students, Sylvan offers personalized programs to help conquer the ACT or SAT.

MENTION YOU READ ABOUT SYLVAN ON SOUTHERNMAMAS TO RECEIVE A FREE ASSESSMENT. 

Call 912-355-2267 or email dinopapa@sylvan3007.com

Let Sylvan Learning of Savannah help you chart your child’s course for success!

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Registration is open for Spring 2017 lacrosse with Lowcountry Lacrosse in Savannah 

The Lowcountry Lacrosse mission is to provide a positive, instruction oriented program for boys new to the sport of lacrosse and provide advanced skill training and organized teams to those who are experienced players.

Their seasoned coaches want to teach the technical skills of lacrosse while providing an opportunity for personal development. They believe that lacrosse should be fun for the players but provide a foundation for building character that will instill teamwork, discipline, integrity, sportsmanship and respect to other players, coaches and parents.

Teams will be split according to school and area. Lowcountry Lacrosse does their best to keep those at the same school on the same team.

Boys Lacrosse League
Savannah, GA

Register here.

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7th/8th Grade Teams: Practice Mondays/Wednesdays from 5:30-7PM. Games on Saturdays

Practice Dates: Feb 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, Mar 1, 6, 8, 27, 29, Apr 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Game Dates: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, Apr 1, 8, War on the Shore April 29/30

Coaches: Christian Harris, Billy Groves, Dave Racicot, Andy Kay, Michael George

Registration
Regular Registration: $250 Jan. 1st – Feb. 5.
Late Registration: $260 *Late Registration begins Feb. 6.

Register here.

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5th/6th Grade Teams: Practice Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:30-7PM. Games on Saturdays

Practice Dates: Feb 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, Mar 2, 7, 9, 28, 30, Apr 11, 13, 18, 20
Game Dates: Feb 18, Mar 4, Apr 8, 22, War on the Shore April 29/30

Coaches: Sean Farrell, Billy Groves, Ryan Chandler, Sean Murphy

Regular Registration: $200 Jan. 1 – Feb. 5
Late Registration: $210 *Late Registration begins Feb. 6

Register here.

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3rd/4th Grade Teams: Practice Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:30-6:30PM. Games on Saturdays

Practice Dates: Feb 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, Mar 2, 7, 9, 28, 30, Apr 11, 13, 18, 20
Game Dates: Feb 18, Mar 4, Apr 8, 22, War on the Shore April 29/30

Coaches: Christian Harris, Mark Gjekaj, Marvin Labis, Mike Vidan

Regular Registration: $200 Jan 1 – Feb. 5
Late Registration: $210 *Late Registration begins Feb. 6.

Register here.

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3rd/4th Grade (Developmental): Practice Sundays 3-4:30PM

These Teams are for ALL 3rd/4th grade beginners . It is also for intermediate players who may not feel comfortable participating in a competitive environment yet.

Practice Dates: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9
Game Dates: Mar 12, 26, War on the Shore April 29/30

Coaches: Jeff Konko, Miles Whitworth, Chris Dammeyer, Anthony Quinn, Alec Ganley, Collin Gibboney

Regular Registration: $150 Jan. 1 – Feb. 5
Late Registration: $160 *Late Registration begins Feb. 6

Register here.

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K-2nd Grade (Developmental): Practice Sundays from 3-4:30PM

These Teams are for ALL K-2nd grade boys.

Practice Dates: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9
Game Dates: Mar 12, 26, War on the Shore April 29/30

Coaches: Dan Umbel, Christian Harris, Corey Ingram, Jeff Pecora

Regular Registration: $150 Jan. 1 – Feb. 5
Late Registration: $160 *Late Registration begins Feb. 6.

Register here.

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Equipment
Rent: $50 with $150 refundable security deposit—contact Christian to reserve: charris@lowlax.com
Buy: 25% OFF MSRP As Low as $169

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BOYS & GIRLS MLK WEEKEND LACROSSE CAMP 

Lowcounty Lacrosse Savannah is offering a Lacrosse camp over MLK Jr. holiday weekend, Jan. 14-16 for all skill levels. Learn more here. 

Florida Launch & Syracuse Alum Midfielder Jovan Miller Will Be aSpecial Guest Coach at MLK Camp!

Times: Sat 10AM-1PM, Sun Noon-3PM, Mon 10AM-1PMCamp Dates: Jan 14 – 16
Location: Daffin Park
Boys and Girls All Skill Levels
(Boys and girls will be broken up by skill and age)
Ages:  8 – 18
Cost:  $125

Learn more here. 
Lowcountry Lacrosse Savannah, 5002 Paulsen St, Ste 102, Savannah; tel. (912) 200-3442, email charris@lowlax.com. Stay connected by following Lowcountry Lacrosse Savannah on Facebook here; on Instagram here.  Lowcountry Lacrosse is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Winter 2017 Classes & Workshops @ City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Studio in Savannah.

Jan. 13 2017-March 3 2017

Want to play around in the theater, create with clay, design some jewelry or learn arm knitting? City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs has creative classes for all ages in art and drama.

Sign up today. Learn more & see how easy it is to register here.

Classes are at the Cultural Affairs facility located at 9 West Henry St. (2 blocks south of Forsyth Park between Bull and Whitaker Streets).

TO SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF CLASSES & WORKSHOPS, CLICK HERE. 

Workshops

Basic Pearl/Arm Knitting NEW
Instructor: Ashley Wyndham
Ages: 12+
Tues., Feb. 14, 2017, 6-9PM
$55/$50 city residents

Monday Mud: Special Topics Workshops – Clay Whistles
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 12+
Mon. Jan. 30, 2017, 1-3PM
Make music from mud! Join us for a clay whistle workshop where we will be designing and constructing musical instruments utilizing basic hand building techniques and simple tools. A variety of finishing techniques will be discussed and your works will be fired.
$25/$20 city residents

Monday Mud: Special Topics Workshops – Bird Houses/Feeders
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 12+
Mon. Feb. 20, 2017, 1-3PM
Get ready for spring by spending an afternoon making your one of a kind clay birdhouse\feeder! We will work with slabs and underglazes to design your feathered friends a fun place to visit.
$25/$20 city residents

Parent and Child Clay Workshop: Balloon Belly Bird Houses
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 5+
Sat., Feb. 25, 2017, 10AM-12pm
$25/$20 city residents

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Classes

Mondays
Improv for Teens, Saying Yes! And…
Instructor: Cydnei Prather
Ages 14-17
Mon., Jan. 23 – Feb. 27, 4 – 5:30pm
$75/$70 city resident

Tuesdays

Write to the Point! Creative Writing for Youth
Instructor: Cydnei Prather
Ages: 12-16
Tues., Jan. 24 – Feb. 28, 4 – 5:30pm
$75/$70 city residents

Wednesdays

Actor’s Studio: Intro to Acting for Youth
Instructor: Cydnei Prather
Ages 9-13
Wed., Jan. 25 – March 1, 4 – 5:30pm
$75/$70 city residents

Teen Jewelry Making
(6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 13-18
Wed., Jan. 25 – March 1, 4 – 5:30pm
$85/$80 city residents

Beginners Drawing (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Adam Uhlig
Ages: 12+
Wed., Jan. 25 – March 1, 4 – 5:30pm
$75/$70 city residents

Youth Pottery (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 8-12
Wed., Jan. 25 – March 1, 3:30 – 4:45pm
$85/$80 city residents

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Sign up today. Learn more & see how easy it is to register here.

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We’re excited to learn about these fun parent-and-me classes for toddlers, babies @ Starlandia Creative Supply in Savannah.

Do-Re-We Class: Every Thursday morning at the Starlandia Space Station starting Jan. 19 2017

Classes are divided by age group:
Infants (1-12 months) 10:30-11:15AM
Toddlers (13-24 months) 11:30AM-12:15PM
2-3 year olds 9:30-10:15AM
4-5 year olds 12:30-1:15PM
$150 for 10-week session

Sing! Dance! Learn!

Instructor Becca Flaherty will lead you and your child through 45 minutes of folk songs, nursery rhymes, games, children’s literature, and Classical music each week.
Based in research of childhood development, behavior, and learning modality, your child will develop essential skills, both musical and non-musical. The songs and games you learn in class will make their way into your everyday routine, enhancing quality time.

Visit starlandiasupply.com for registration information.

Starlandia Creative Supply
2438 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401
On the corner of 41st and Bull Street – by Back in the Day and Starland Cafe
912-417-4561
www.starlandiasupply.com
info@starlandiasupply.com

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Grand Opening

Check out the newest addition to Starlandia! It’s called the Space Station – a multi-use performance, workshop, and class space for all ages and all interests.

Grand Opening of Space Station, 6-9PM Fri. Jan. 6 2017.

To purchase tickets, reserve online today and pay at Starlandia. Learn more here.

FEATURING
• Music by Buddy Chapman Jr.
• Projections by Jess
• Information from Savannah Stage Company
• Artwork by Panhandle Slim
• Information about DO-RE-WE classes

Starlandia is a new and reclaimed art supply store for families, kids, and adults! Starlandia’s workshop and class space, the Starlandia Space Station, is a space for people of all ages to be creative, learn, and grow.

Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull St., Savannah, 31401, 912-417-4561, www.starlandiasupply.com
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Yes you can get everything done this holiday season – thanks to Holiday Open Studio at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah,

This December 2016, drop your child off @ Scribble Art Studio @ 212 E. 37th St. Savannah to do some holiday art while you take care of errands, shopping or cooking.

Open Studio is available 12:30-6PM each day Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29 & 3o.

Scribble is offering Open Studio hours to make holiday shopping/cleaning/cooking easier for parents.

Learn more here.

For more info, call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, GA 31401. Scribble also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Got rhythm?

At every stage and at every age, we’re so much more than just music.

At Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah, they find creative, exciting, engaging, and multi sensory ways to immerse children ages 0-7 in music, and introduce them to a lifelong love for singing, listening to, playing and loving music.

Best part is you get to experience all of this right along side them, to create loving and lasting memories together!

Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah for new themes in December: babies ages 0-2 start “Old McDonald” on Mondays at 9:20AM; toddlers ages 2-4 will begin “Silly All Over” Mondays at 10:15AM; Family Class for ages 0-7 will start “Outside my Window” on Tuesdays at 10AM.

Email us to set up your free trial class today! Email music@88keysga.com.

Kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912.988.KEYS.

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Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano announces a COMPLETELY FREE class for you and your 0-7 year old.

This Sat.  Nov. 5, at 10AM or 11AM come to this one-time free class. Since spaces are limited, online enrollment is required.

The 10AM class is almost full, so Kindermusik added another one at 11AM. Online enrollment at kindermusikwith88keys.com is required.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to enroll today!

Also: Join classes November for all new themes: Babies 0-2 start “Zoom Baby” on Mondays at 9:20AM; toddlers ages 2-4 meet Mondays at 10:15AM for “Down on the Ground;” Family class (ages 0-7) meets Tuesdays at 10AM for “Splash”

November monthly playdates are open to enrollment now: Nov. 16 & 19 at 10AM for “Jumping Beans”to celebrate music and instruments of Latin America.

For more info, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912.988.KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Time to register for Scribble Art Studio  youth after-school art classes this Winter 2016 in Savannah. Early Winter youth art classes start in early November.

Scribble’s Winter 2016 After-School Art Classes offered include:

Beginner Calligraphy & Printmaking
Mommy & Me
Sew Much Fun
Comics & Cartooning
Watercolor Basics
Portfolio Prep
Drawing 101

Sign up today!

Register here. 

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

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Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers open studio hours, private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more info, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

See Your Child’s Skills and Confidence Soar. Sylvan Learning of Savannah is offering ALL Math Programs for ALL Grade Levels for just $25 per hour .

This deal has been extended until Nov. 18 2016.

If your child can use math help, take heart: Sylvan delivers results.

Kids who come to Sylvan for math tutoring typically see up to two times more growth in their math scores than other students. How? Sylvan has modern math lessons that are similar to how students learn in school today. Sylvan also use the best in teaching and technology to make learning personal and engage your child

Sylvan’s personal approach to math tutoring

Sylvan has 35+ years of experience guiding kids to math success. They know that every child learns in his or her own way. This means personal attention can make all the difference in mastering math.

When it comes to math tutoring, personal learning is what Sylvan does best. Their math tutors use your child’s personal learning plan and engaging technology (such as iPads®, interactive exercises and a fun rewards system) to motivate and inspire your child. Sylvan math tutors get to the root of your child’s needs, so your child can soar with newfound skills and confidence.

No wonder kids love coming to Sylvan. Start today.

Call Dino at 912-355-2267 or email him at dinopapa@sylvan3007.com

Let Sylvan Learning of Savannah help you chart your child’s course for success!

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Brain & Brawn 5K & 5K Challenge 2016 for All Ages, Savannah 

Join the Society of Women Engineers Oct. 1 2016 for the Brain & Brawn 5K & 5K Challenge, mixing fun, family, science and exercise for everyone to enjoy.

If you don’t want to just run a 5K, then sign up for our 5K Challenge to put your brain and your legs to the test.

Each participant in the 5K Challenge must complete 6 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related activities along the course.

All ages welcome!

You can run, skip, walk, or crawl. Organizers promise you will have a great time and learn some cool things along the way.

Register here.

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW RECOVERY

Celebrate the end of the hot Southern summer by focusing on garden-related projects, themes and plants at Autumn Gardenfest @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden in Savannah.

Fall (especially November) is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and many perennials in our region. Guest speakers this year will address bird migration, beekeeping and gardening for butterflies, among others, and garden-related items are sold on the Event Field by local vendors.

Fri. Oct. 21: Noon-4PM
Sat. Oct. 22: 9AM-3PM

Cost: $5 parking fee charged per vehicle.

Food for sale on Sat. Oct. 22 by Kay Heritage Big Bon Pizza food truck.

Throughout the day on Saturday, “Mosquito Patrol” educational program will help homeowners and children understand how to naturally control mosquitoes.

GardenFest 2016 activities for children include the following. Most classes are free but the fairy garden class will have a fee to participate.

9:30AM: Dragons & Damsels in the Roots & Shoots Classroom
Students will be read a story about dragonflies and damselflies and then make a dragonfly magnet to take home. Free
10:30AM: Fairy Garden Program in the Annex (Sandy Tyler)
Students will have the chance to see the micro world of fairy gardens and make one of their own. This is a fee-based class.
11:30AM: Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder in the Roots & Shoots Classroom
What do you get when you have a pine-cone, peanut butter and bird seed? A birdfeeder! Enjoy making this all natural bird feeder to take home. This WILL BE A MESSY CLASS so expect a bit of peanut butter on the shirt, in the hair, etc. Free
12:30PM: Butterfly Watching at the Pollinator Garden/or Sunflower House from Sprouts
Join Ms. Freya at the pollinator garden to talk about butterflies and watch them close-up with our binoculars. Free
1:30PM: Roots & Shoots in the Roots & Shoots Classroom
A garden favorite with students and teachers, join us in the classroom for Roots & Shoots, a class on the life-cycle of plants. Students will plant something to take home. Free

Most classes are free but the fairy garden class will have a fee to participate.

Learn more here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419.  http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser